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Dorian
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Which Party leader ?

Post by Dorian »

It would be interesting to hear peoples views, regardless of political persuasion as to the behavior of the Party leaders in the last few days debacle.

I for one think that Brown as behaved with great dignity, and any posturing has been forced on him by the likes of Mandleson and his cronies.

I think Cameron has apppeared genuinely concerned for the good of the country, whether you agree with his policies or not.

I think Clegg has done himself untold damage, has not put the countries needs in front of his and the Libs Dems wishes. I relate this to his dealings with both Labour and Conservatives.
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Tim Lund
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Post by Tim Lund »

I'm not sure about Brown behaving with great dignity - if the reports of him shouting down the phone to Nick Clegg at some early stage are true. As for Nick Clegg, I'm not sure what else he could have done; if the Labour Party was indicating an interest in talking, how could he have ignored it? I agree that in one way or other, the Lib Dems are now very vulnerable, but I think this has been inherent in the situation, not the behaviour of Nick Clegg. I do agree about David Cameron, though.
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Dorian
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Post by Dorian »

I was may be overly gracious using the word "great" !
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Post by Chazza »

If Brown had any dignity, he'd have gone to see the Queen as soon as it became clear that a Lib/Lab deal was a non-starter.
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Post by digime2007 »

Chazza - he couldn't. Not an option. Stop believing those papers!
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Dorian
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Post by Dorian »

What papers ? The Mirror ?
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Post by Dorian »

Also , why couldn't he ? We so not have a written Constitution now do we ? Was it another stealth thing passed by the ex Government ?
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Chazza
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Post by Chazza »

digime2007 wrote:Chazza - he couldn't. Not an option. Stop believing those papers!
He could, and he just has. A little tardy and timed to throw the Lib/Con negotiations.

I don't read any papers ;-)

Well, except Private Eye. Can't wait for the next issue after all this!
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Post by CaptainCarCrash »

Chazza wrote:
digime2007 wrote:Chazza - he couldn't. Not an option. Stop believing those papers!
He could, and he just has. A little tardy and timed to throw the Lib/Con negotiations.

I don't read any papers ;-)

Well, except Private Eye. Can't wait for the next issue after all this!
Disco Dave getting a vote of no confidence?
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digime2007
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Post by digime2007 »

Chazza, you're still wrong.

Constitutionally the outgoing prime minister can't go until the next one is lined up. Otherwise we'd have the Queen in charge and if she's she was left with the power for any length of time there's a major risk that after a gin or two, she might run off and invade France.

So ... Gordon had to wait for the call from Gleggeron before leaving.

Dorian, it wasn't the Mirror who had a big headline saying 'Get out Gordon'
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